Can wearing blue-light blocking glasses after 9pm actually improve melatonin and sleep quality?
I started wearing blue-light blocking glasses some evenings after months of restless sleep and bedtime scrolling. Like many people, I was suspicious that my phone and laptop were sabotaging my sleep, but also skeptical that a pair of tinted lenses could make a measurable difference. After reading...
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How to use a 10-minute micro-strength routine to stop lower-back pain from long hours of sitting
Sitting for long stretches used to be the normal rhythm of my workday — emails, calls, and the...
What to pack for a long-haul flight to protect sleep, digestion and daytime energy
I fly a fair bit for work and for family visits, and over the years I’ve learned packing...
Which plant-based protein powders are easiest on digestion: a practical guide to pea, rice and blended formulas
I’ve spent years helping people translate research into practical choices, and one question I...
Practical strategies to reverse sitting stiffness after a desk job: mobility drills you can do at your desk
I used to leave the office with a stiff lower back and tight hips so predictable that I could set...
How to choose the right probiotic for occasional digestive issues: strains, CFU and timing explained
I get a lot of messages from readers asking which probiotic they should buy when they have...
A realistic plan to train for a 5k in 8 weeks if you’re starting from zero fitness
I remember the first time I decided to run a 5K: I could barely jog to the end of my street without...
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Mental Health
How to layer stress-management tools (mindfulness, movement, sleep) for faster results
I used to treat stress management like a toolbox where you pick one favorite tool and hope it does the job. Meditation? Great—until a busy day left my brain too loud for sitting still. Exercise? Definitely helpful—until poor sleep undermined gains. Over years of coaching and trying different...
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Sleep & Recovery
A sleep-friendly bedroom checklist: lighting, temperature and tech changes that actually improve REM
I care a lot about sleep quality, and over the years I’ve learned that improving REM sleep often isn’t about one magic gadget — it’s about getting the bedroom environment right. Small, consistent changes to lighting, temperature and how you use technology can add up to noticeably deeper REM...
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Nutrition
Simple weekly meal prep templates for people who workout in the mornings
I train in the mornings, and over the years I’ve learned that what I eat (and when) can make or break both the workout and the rest of my day. If you’re like me—short on time before work, wanting to support strength and recovery, and eager for food that actually tastes good—these simple...
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Nutrition
How to build a balanced plate for muscle gain if you’re vegetarian and short on time
I remember the first time I tried to bulk up as a vegetarian while juggling a full-time job and a social life — it felt like an algebra problem with too many variables and not enough time. Over the years I learned to simplify that problem into a repeatable system: a balanced plate that...
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Mental Health
How to use the 2:2 breathing method to lower acute stress before presentations or meetings
I still remember the first time my hands shook before a short team presentation. My voice felt thin, my thoughts scattered, and for a moment it all felt out of control. Since then I've leaned on simple, repeatable tools to steady my nervous system — and one of the quickest, most reliable is the...
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Mental Health
Beginner’s guide to reducing PM anxiety with a simple evening routine backed by evidence
I used to end my evenings replaying the day's stresses like a bad playlist on loop. Small worries ballooned, sleep felt out of reach, and the next morning arrived as a foggy mess. Over time I built a compact, evidence-based evening routine that slows that anxious loop and helps me sleep more...
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Fitness
What a 20-minute strength routine for busy parents looks like (no equipment, progressive weeks)
I remember the exact evening that pushed me to design a compact, no-equipment strength routine for busy parents: I had just read a bedtime story, wiped up a cereal explosion, and realised I had 20 minutes before the next meltdown. I wanted something effective, simple, and repeatable — not another...
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Wellness Tips
Why your chronic headaches might be linked to hydration and how to fix them in three steps
I used to accept tension and recurring headaches as part of my daily rhythm — a mid-afternoon fog that coffee would only briefly lift. Over time I learned that one of the simplest, most overlooked drivers of chronic headaches is hydration. Not just “drink more water” as a vague prescription,...
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Nutrition
How to plan a 7-day grocery list that cuts sugar and boosts energy without buying specialty foods
I’ve spent years helping people make small, evidence-based changes that add up to real improvements in energy and health. One of the most effective shifts I recommend is cutting excess sugar while keeping meals satisfying — and doing it without buying fancy “health store” products. Below...
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Sleep & Recovery
Can intermittent fasting harm your sleep? Practical tweaks to protect rest while trying time-restricted eating
I started experimenting with time-restricted eating (TRE) a few years ago to improve my daytime energy and simplify meal planning. Like many people, I quickly noticed one unexpected thing: some nights my sleep felt shallower or I woke earlier than usual. That prompted a deeper look into how...
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